Revlon Acquires Colomer: A Sign of Health from the Long-suffering Cosmetic Giant
Revlon has re-entered the professional beauty business with its acquisition of Colomer for $660 million—13 years after it initially sold this same business to CVC Capital Partners for $315 million—a move which returns the Revlon Professional business back “home”. The 2000 sale was part of a plan to help Revlon reduce debt and return to profitability,